Rumor of an executive-level promotional ponzi-scheme, where sponsorship for promotion into the ranks comes with expectations of unchecked praise for the sponsor. ...rumor only...probably outdated.
Let’s take some critical thinking from World War Z: “When nine people agree on something, it's the tenth man's responsibility to disagree no matter how improbable the idea.“ As a leader, if you only hear consensus and praise in your ranks, than there is something wrong with your ranks.